I read a couple of things from the press conference these involve the patently obvious and the not so:
1) Bill can't letting somebody have a share of the spotlight. Roberto was almost stuffed into the corner of the shot. It was all about Bill and his theatrics.
2) Bill has pretty much admitted that he never listened to the fans other wise why use statements such as "if the fans had been at the meetings they would have felt the same about Roberto." Not only is he suggesting that he knows what the public opinion was regarding the appointment but he also did Martinez a massive disservice by publicly admitting that the fans were none-too-inspired by him.
3) We'll give Roberto a "couple of quid" to make new signings. Same old tired bullsh*t from Deal Leader again. Does he honestly believe we'll swallow the rhetoric every time he opens his mouth? You could see him tentatively uttering the words and then visibly squirm as if he knows he's tying the noose just that little bit tighter.
4) Martinez has a sense of humour. "I can't wait to see the transfer kitty, what was it - two hundred something?" Genius.
5) Martinez is already playing this situation with kid gloves. Even though he made the right noises regarding Champions League, he also admitted there would be difficult times ahead in a further interview. He knows the power system already in place here.
6) Martinez has a genuine ambition and wishes to immerse himself in all things Everton. All power to him on this front. He nailed his flag to the mast and says he think Everton should be a champions league side.
With those things being said I will get behind him. He inherits a terrific squad and I honestly believe his daring attitude might win us just a few extra points alone this season. We may well witness a few away wins against the established elite. Moyes stank the place out with his negativity in the end and yes I blame him for shattering the confidence of players such as Jelavic (presently) and Victor (previously.)
I can't see us being on the wrong end of complete hidings, and I think we will see us dishing a couple out this season. I'm just interested to see who he has his eyes on in 'The world market' because we're only a couple away from upsetting the order. This squad has Moyes's defence capabilities ingrained into them now. With the right attacking impetus then we may just see us tearing a few teams apart. There is also the issue Ross Barkley. I think he is going to flourish under Martinez and we may well have a ready made £15-20mil player in our midst already.
In all I'm looking forward now, not backwards and if Bill does get the cheque book out and gives say £15mil, I reckon Martinez may just go and pull out a few more of those South American gems for us to salivate over.
